metaproterenol-inhalation pre-mixed solution
GENERIC NAME: METAPROTERENOL - INHALATION PRE-MIXED SOLUTION (met-uh-pro-TAIR-en-ohl)
BRAND NAME(S): Alupent, Arm-A-Med
|Medication Uses |How To Use |Side Effects |Precautions |Drug Interactions |Overdose |Notes |Missed Dose |Storage |Medical Alert|
|USES:| This medication works in the lung to dilate breathing passages making breathing easier. It is used to treat acute |asthma| attacks and bronchospasm in persons with certain lung diseases.
|HOW TO USE:| This medication is inhaled into the lungs using special breathing equipment known as a hand held nebulizer. A health care professional will demonstrate the proper way to use the equipment. Make sure you understand how to operate the nebulizer and ask any questions you may have. Use this medication as directed. Do not increase your dose or use this more frequently than directed. Excessive use may lead to a loss of effectiveness while increasing the chance for side effects. Do not stop using this medication without first consulting your doctor. If you find yourself using this more than usual, or your symptoms do not improve or worsen after using this, contact your doctor immediately.
|SIDE EFFECTS:| |Tremor|, nervousness, shakiness, |headache|, nausea, heartburn, lightheadedness, difficulty sleeping, unusual taste in mouth, |hoarseness| or dry throat may occur the first several days as your body adjusts to the medication. If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Inform your doctor if you develop: a rapid heartbeat, chest pain, dizziness, coughing. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek medical attention immediately. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: |rash|, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
|PRECAUTIONS:| Before using this drug, tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: an overactive thyroid, heart disease, |high blood pressure|, |epilepsy|, diabetes, drug allergies. This medication should be used only when clearly needed during |pregnancy|. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known if this drug is excreted into |breast| milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
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